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I am ttc and just turned 41. Are their others out there who could share their experiences with this?

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I would like to hear others experiences because I am feeling very discouraged and am experiencing a lot of anxiety during each fertile time of the month, and i know this stress doesn't help the process.

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I just wanted to say that I feel your pain. I am 41 (and 1/3) and went through a m/c last year (completely unexpected pregnancy). Have been trying for nearly a year with no success. Clomid + IUI = cysts for me (I have PCOS). Saw an IVF doc and he gave me maybe 25% chances with IVF, but I couldn't pass the blood test to do IVF because the Clomid cysts were producing too much estrogen. IVF doc said in January to call when my cycle starts. I got my first ever + OPK on CD 24 of this cycle. I am now 10 DPO, and by some miracle, I got some faint BFPs this morning. I need to confirm of course, but it looks like this might be it for me. I have been doing acupuncture and herbs for a few weeks now, which I think has helped some.
The thing is, the statistics will scare you. They are against you. But you are not a statistic, you are a real woman, and anything can happen. I know it's hard, but try to stay positive. Good luck to you!

Hang in there we tried for a year and nothing, 6 months ago I gave up just figured it wasn't meant to be. I didn't feel too sad since I have already been blessed with 5 kids. My youngest is 3 and was born when I was 38. Well lo and behold I guess it's something about the holidays, because I missed my period in January. We took a home test 2 weeks ago and got a "PREGNANT" YAY!!!. So relax, relax, and relax I know it;s easier said than done. Wishing you much success on getting your "Big Fat Positive". My EDD is Sept 20th, which is 2 days after my birthday and a week before my 3 year olds birthday.

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